Chrissy Dean
I've been published for 6 years in many kinds of written media, and discovered digital media recently.
I love crafts, art, and interior decorating, as well as many other hobbies.
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I love crafts, art, and interior decorating, as well as many other hobbies.
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New Nutrition Guidelines: Can They Save Utah?While today's food pyramid is much more personalized, it is also a bit more complicated, making it questionable whether or not many will pay attention.
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Review of Gaia HerbsGaia Herbs, founded in 1987 and located in North Carolina, produces some of the best herbal supplements and products available on the market today. -
How to Tailor Your Workout Routine to the SeasonWe all know that you can quickly become lethargic and unmotivated during the colder months. Get out of the habit of letting your workout routine slip during hot or cold months. -
What Books to Sell on AmazonAs of now, I do not sell used books. Find out what types books you can sell to start making a decent profit without raiding yard sales. -
Natural Remedies for Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)There are medications and even surgeries that can be used in order to overcome Hyperhidrosis, but often times, a natural cure can be found easily. Here are the top 5 natural remedies for excessive sweating. -
The Best Essential Oils in Organic Herbal SoapWith oil being the most widely used ingredient in organic soap, you will see it in almost any bar you buy. But how do you know what oils are good for you and what oils are just filler?
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How to Make a Knit Prayer ShawlLearning to knit a prayer shawl is not hard, but does take a little bit of time. Learn how to knit a prayer shawl here, plus two free knitted prayer shawl patterns! -
How to Use Watercolor PencilsWatercolor pencils are an interesting medium to work with in art. Learn how to use watercolor pencils here. -
Fresh Ideas for Valentine's Day in Salt Lake City, UtahMake this year's Valentine's Day stand out by trying one or all of these Valentine's date ideas in Salt Lake City, Utah. -
Review of the New Wacom Bamboo Fun Tablet: Is it Worth Your Money?The difference between the Wacom Bamboo and the Wacom Bamboo Fun is the ability to "move" your pictures or documents with just a few hand gestures on the tablets working surface. -
Posting a Color on Facebook Can Help Fight Breast CancerWomen, young girls, and even some males have been posting random colors on their Facebook status for about 15 hours now, many without having any real idea why. Find out here. -
An Honest UserTesting.Com Review from an Actual TesterHave you heard of UserTesting.com, but are unsure if it is for real? As a tester myself, I have provided a full review for you to help you decide. -
Family Holiday Shopping Checklist for ParentsA great holiday celebration can be ruined by something which might seem very trivial. Be sure this doesn't happen to you with a holiday shopping checklist for parents. -
Ninja Master Prep ReviewI am not a fan or infomercials or their products in general. I can't think of any product I have ever bought from an infomercial, actually.
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The Top 10 Indoor ExercisesIndoor exercises anyone can do, no matter your personal fitness level. These will help you stay in shape when outdoor activities are not an option
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Lucky Brand Jeans for WomenA review of several Lucky Brand styles to fit your body shape, plus where to find them for cheap.
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Secrets for Perfect Burgundy LipsThe most important aspect of perfect burgundy lips is that the color be long lasting. Re-applying lipstick every 20 minutes to maintain the look isn't very sexy. -
10 Cheap Gifts for Girls This ChristmasBuying toys for your children this Christmas does not need to become an out-of-hand stress roller coaster. All the battling over the newest, most expensive gadget is unnecessary.
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Healthy Restaurants Near Ogden, UtahHere are the top five healthy restaurants near Ogden.
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Liquid Ingredients to Use when Making Bar SoapOne very simple step to making soap is adding the lye and liquid mixture. Lye is almost always needed to make a bar of soap, so it is a constant. But the liquid that is used in the soap can greatly vary. -
The 5 Best Natural Health Magazines5 prominent natural health magazines reviewed. How do they stack up to one another?
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A Beginner's Introduction to Lolita FashionLolita style did NOT stem from the famous novel, nor is it a fairly new fashion. It has been around nearly 40 years, and the origins may just surprise you. -
7 Corporate Gift Basket IdeasCorporate gift baskets are meant to show your employees you care about the time and hard work they've put in throughout the year. They are more personal than a simple bonus which could be cut out to anyone, and most times require a little thought. -
Tips for Knitting Mittens that FitI find it easy to knit mittens that will fit if I grab a sheet of graph paper and trace the person's hand with the fingers held together.
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Holiday Buying Guide for IPod TouchIt offers almost perfect music quality, superior picture quality and now is packaged with touch screen technology that allows you to interact with your gadget in brand new ways. On top of all these features, the Touch just plain fun!
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Yigal Azrouel at the Mercedes-Benz Spring 2010 Fashion WeekI knew that whatever his line looked like, I was going to want to write about it. The reason behind this confidence is Yigal is unpredictable as a fashion designer.
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Venexiana Fashion Label in Spring 2010 Mercedes-Benz Fashion WeekMy favorite piece was a skin tight, strapless evening gown in a gradient pattern from yellow to pink. Reminds me of some girly drink you'd find in a super hip night club.
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Charlotte Ronson's Runway Show During Mercedes-Benz Fashion WeekBut as I said before, my true love is color. Colors I know Charlotte Ronson is no stranger to, as I have seen her use it wonderfully in the past. There were a few highlight hues of shell pink ...
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Tips for Claiming and Decorating Your Home Office. No Matter Where it IsRemember you'll be spending quite a bit of time in it, so make it livable with family photos or posters you like. Try to settle on a theme that will enhance your work.
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Designing the Center of a Feng Shui GardenThe energies in this area can be used when you want overall better health, more energy to accomplish your daily goals, or wish to balance your whole life and not just one aspect of it.
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Feng Shui Gardening and Building the Career GuaThe career gua in feng shui is a fairly easy area to decorate or build. However, when it comes to feng shui in the garden, the career gua is probably the hardest.
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How Using Colorstrology Can Benefit YouColostrology is sort of like a zodiac chart based on colors rather than the stars. This chart of colors is very specific, as each month has its own color, and day of that month has its very own complimentary color.
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Is Winners24 Really a Scam?I was immediately skeptical of the site, and interested to see if it was the scam I assumed. Here is what I found.
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The Family Gua in Feng Shui GardeningThe energy in this area is not only used to help the relationships within your family, but also to help you gain strength based upon the family you grew from, as well as from ancestors you may have never even known.
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How to Make Your Own Dreamcatcher to Match Your PersonalityToday, we have access to a wide variety of supplies and color choices within the entire color spectrum. This makes it possible to create these beautiful wall hangings using colors to go with any décor.
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How to Make Your Own Shampoo and ConditionerBut what if you could have an even better experience with your own homemade shampoo and conditioners?
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How and Why to Make Your Own SoapMaking all natural soap is much easier than you'd think, and you may be surprised at the money you save.
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Fall Hiking on the Indian Trail in Ogden, UtahNear constant shade conditions also means that in the fall you can see all of the colors changing in many types of trees and plants. This truly my biggest reason to visit this trail, and I normally make several trips each season.
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How to Plant an Indoor Hanging Salsa GardenThis indoor hanging garden arrangement is all contained in one pot, and I love giving it to friends and family. It all began when I had a very small indoor garden that I made salsa from.
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How to Naturally Stop Your Cat from Peeing Outside the Litter BoxHaving had multiple cats in my home for more than 20 years, I've had to deal with this problem on quite a few occasions.
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Fun and Free Sport in Ogden, UtahThose looking for a fun, safe, and inexpensive sport to join in the Ogden, UT area might find their wish granted at Riverdale Park. This is the sparring ground of Belegarth Medieval Combat Society every Tuesday.
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Why I Love the Sweater CurseWhen I first heard of the sweater curse, I had to laugh. It was about three years ago, before I had even learned how to knit, and a very serious discussion was taking place between two of my friends.
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How to Profit from DIY Screen PrintingPeople are always on the look for stylish but unique clothing that is not mass produced, and creating your own clothing line that provides them with such designs can quickly become a success.
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7 Natural Rememdies for Female InfertilityInfertility is a problem that plagues millions of women worldwide, and has mystified mankind since the beginning of time. Throughout history there have been references to many rituals, medicines, and herbs used in attempts to improve fertility.
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How to Beat Your Cravings During a Raw Food DietThe hardest part for myself and many others about a Raw Food Diet is the cravings. You have to deal with caffeine withdrawl and sugar cravings and they are not fun. Here are some tips and recipes to beat them.
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Home Birth Vs Hospital BirthHome birthing is a popular option for mothers, and its popularity is growing exponentially as home economic situations decline. It is a double edged sword, however, and one I am very careful of when discussing birthing options.
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The Best Haunted Houses for Chicago TouristsA review of my two favorite haunted houses to see when I am in Chicago.
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Fall Hiking on Wellsville Ridge in Logan, UtahFall just happens to be the best time of year to take a trip up to the summit of Wellsville Ridge, Utah and watch the migration of hawks.
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Tips for Creating an Asian Themed Living RoomCreating an Asian style living room may be a difficult task if you are not sure where to begin. Once you have gotten started though, it is very fun and easy to do, and it may just get you inspired to re-decorate the whole house.
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Knitting Trends for Fall 2009This year, general fashion trends are following the same color scheme; whatever the fabric may be. It seems use of almost any fabric is OK, and knits are still very in. Only a few pieces of advice need to be remembered when knitting a garment this fall.
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Designing the Children Gua of Your Feng Shui GardenUse of the energy in this area is used to promote creative thoughts and solutions, when you want to have children, or when you are having any trouble with children. It is located in the right middle area of your feng shui garden.
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How to Correctly Design the Fame Gua in Your Feng Shui GardenIn ancient China (and still in many cultures), red represented courage, loyalty, honor, success, fortune, happiness and passion. The shades to use are strong and bold reds such as dark crimson or flaming red.
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How to Build the Love/Relationship Gua in Your Feng Shui GardenUse the love area of your garden to promote synchronicity with a particular person, or to attract the right person to come into your life
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How to Amplify the Wisdom/Knowledge Gua in Your Feng Shui GardenThe knowledge you seek may change drastically from time to time, or even week to week, so it's important to design your wisdom gua in a way that will amplify any form of knowledge.
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How to Correctly Build the Friendship Gua of Your Feng Shui GardenCreating the perfect feng shui garden for yourself, the friendship zone is one of the most important. Look for plants with subdue colors such as hosta aristocrat, baby's breath, or lamb's ear. A solitary white rose bush pulls the whole scheme together.
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Building the Wealth Zone of Your Feng Shui GardenKnowing the colors and elements needed for each area is all well and good, but how can you decorate to get the most out of each area?
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Learn the Basics of Feng Shui GardeningBesides a well laid garden being aesthetically pleasing, it can also promote health and well being. Having a plan before building a garden will help you get the most out of every inch of your garden.
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The Pie Pizzeria (1225 Country Hills Drive) the Best Pizza in Ogden, UtahThe best pizza place in Ogden is, of course, well known by most locals. But it may not be mentioned to tourists, visitors, or even new residents, causing them to miss out. I did not even know about it for the first 3 years I lived here!
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Epidural Vs. Labor AcupressureThis decision is one all pregnant women must eventually make: should you use and epidural or natural childbirth? It is a decision that should be based on both your beliefs and on facts.
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Halloween Party Ideas for ToddlersA child's first Halloween or two are 98% for the parents' enjoyment. We get to pick out the cute costumes, take 1000 pictures, and possibly take them around the neighborhood to show them off and get some candy.
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Dealing with a Friend's DivorceWhat many do not realize, is it is not just the ex-husband and wife that have to deal with divorce. The ripples of a divorce extend out to their children, their family, and even their friends.
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Consider Making Your Own Lavender and Rose TeaI first discovered the exotic and soothing taste of rose while visiting an Indian food diner. On the menu was Rose flavored Italian soda.
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Tips for Patio Parties in the FallThere's nothing I really love more than an evening spent on the patio with good food, drinks, and friends. Almost every weekend night during the summer is spent that way at my house, and I never get tired of it.
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A Personal Review of the Athenian Restaurant in Ogden, UtahTheir food is, of course, Greek. It is also pretty good with fresh ingredients and wonderful cooking. However, selection is pretty standard for other Greek restaurants minus the ability to customize your order.
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Caring for Spartan Junipers that Are Losing ColorPhomopsis Tip Blight is characterized by dull red coloring, color loss in the tips, and eventually an ash gray color to the needles. It will also show small black "spots on the plant that may be difficult to see without a magnifying lens.
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2010 Wedding Planning Tips and TrendsIf you have a wedding to plan that will take place in 2010, chances are you're wondering what the trends will be in color, ceremony and receptions. This article covers the color, favor and reception trends on the rise for 2010.
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Shrunken Head Decorations for HalloweenThis is perfect for Halloween décor and you can do anything you want with them. I love these and like to build on my collection every year, as they will last for a few years.
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Make Your Own Personalized Photo QuiltThese quilts can use family photos, couple photos, or even vacation photos. Really any pictures that will add a personal touch for the person you will be giving it to. The process is very simple and inexpensive.
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Knit Your Own Waterproof Swim BagFor less than $2 worth of materials, you can make a water proof swim bag for yourself or anyone else.
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Cheap Ways to Create a Cozy Guest BedroomIt is not necessary to go all out and get stressed over the décor or price of your guest bedroom; it only requires a few pieces and a little love to make a great place for guests to stay.
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The KFC Double Down Sandwich is RealThis is an over view of KFC's new Double Down sandwich based on new facts released.
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Creating Your Own Unique TilesThis is a guide to creating personalized a creative tiles that can be used in bathrooms, kitchens, or anywhere. Very easy and quick.
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Local Store Near Salt Lake City, Utah for Great FabricsThere's a new and wonderful local alternative for fabric stores. Yellow Bird Fabrics, located at 2828 East 3300 South is owned by a young yet seasoned seamstress, Amy Royer.
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Creating Original Designs for Screen PrintingI recommend that you try this once you've gotten the basics of screen printing down, it makes the process much easier if you already know a little about screen printing.
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Tips for Screen Printing on CanvasAs I have written on how to hand paint your own printed t-shirts, I'd also like to cover screen printing on canvas. This applies to canvas bags, paint canvas, or anything else made of canvas material.
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Two-toned Knitted Scarf PatternsThis is a pattern for one of my favorite scarves for both fall and winter. It is very easy so even a beginner can follow it.
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Make a Bath Time Baby Gift BasketHave you been invited to enough baby showers to finally be tired of the same old gifts and gift choices? Try a gift basket that focuses on one of the more important times a mother shares with her baby.
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P90X Help and TipsI'd consider myself in league with the average at home user of P90X. These tips are all learned from my personal experience.
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Two Beaded Jewelry Gift IdeasTwo beaded jewelry patterns and some tips for creating personalized gifts.
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Creating Your Own Personalized Journals and Photo AlbumsI am a big fan of making gifts for holidays and birthdays, and these gifts always go over very well. They are also great projects to do with your children.
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Unique Interior Painting IdeasA few tips and tricks to get a unique wall painting in your home.
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Royal Tea Party with a Princess Located at 3176 South 400 East in Bountiful, UtahI believe this is a great event for both attendees and for the business, as it allows potential customers a taste of what is offered for parties.
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Tips for Switching to Fall MakeupSome quick tips to help you make the transition from summer to fall makeup.
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Review of Bombay Grill in Ogden, UtahMy personal review of Bombay Grill in Ogden, UT.
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Turning Your Beadwork into ProfitPossible ways to create a lucrative business with your beaded jewelry and decorations.
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Unique Labor Day Party Theme IdeasThis year, why not try a different approach to the decorations and food of Labor Day?
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The Art of Creating FractalsGet started making your own fractal images with these tips. No math required.
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DIY Handpainted Screen Print ClothingIt is easier than most people think to create your own designs for shirt, skirts, pants and more.
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Knitting Garments and Deciding the Number of Stitches You Will NeedThe formula I use to determine how many stitches will be needed when knitting garments for friends and family.
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DIY Screen Priting MaterialsLearn the simple and inexpensive materials used in at-home screen printing.
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Buying Beaded JewelryTips for purchasing beaded jewelry when you are not an expert.
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Knitting Tips and Abbreviation ListLearn the most common knitting abbreviations used in patterns and make your knitting more enjoyable.
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Bead Projects for KidsMaking beaded jewelry and decorations can be fun for all ages, and makes a great Saturday afternoon activity for the whole family. Beadwork doesn't have to be kept out of reach of children at all times.
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Legitmate Work at Home OpportunitesThe most important thing about working from home is that it is work. Even if doing your hobby for a living doesn't feel like work, in some aspects it needs to be treated as such. Creating a schedule for yourself is essential.
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Learning to Knit By Starting with the BasicsLearning how to knit on your own can be very tricky. It's hard to know where to start. To make this whole process easier, start with the basics.
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Beginner's Beadwork: The Supplies You'll NeedIf you are just beginning, I recommend only buying a few supplies and work up from there. Don't worry about buying the most expensive beads and all the tools there are for the trade.
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Get Your Kids to Eat HealthyChanging the eating habits of your family doesn't have to end in tears with every meal. Just like anyone, kids need to be introduced to healthy eating slowly.
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Raw Food Diet Recipes for BeginnersIn any diet change, I recommend you start slow. Replace your daily snack with fresh fruit for a week, then move on to replacing soda or coffee with fresh juice and smoothies and so on.
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What Are Superfoods and How Can I Use Them?Adding a few superfoods to your diet will help keep your heart healthy, boost your immune system, make it easier to lose weight, slow aging signs, prevent some forms of cancer, and a lot more.
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Creating the Right Enviroment for Maternity AcuppressureCreating the perfect environment means more than just preparing by packing for the hospital and propping up on a pillow. Acupressure of all kinds is used not only to relieve pain, but also to relieve stress, which has been proven to amplify pain.
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An Overview of My Favorite Natural Acne TreatmentsOf course, all natural acne treatments still require you to identify your skin type and care for it properly. Those with combination skin like myself have to be particularly careful.
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Using Acupressure to Naturally Induce LaborAcupressure is naturally appealing to use when inducing childbirth. Paired with a aromatherapy oils, acupressure can help the woman relax her body for the coming process.
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7 Easy Ways to Rekindle the Romance and Save Your MarriageI can guarantee that just implementing a couple of these strategies can greatly improve the quality of your relationship, and give you new found hope for "happily ever after." Just try and see for yourself!
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Should You Become a ChaCha Guide?A review based on my experience as a ChaCha Guide.
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Warnings About Using Maternity Acupressure to Induce LaborAcupressure is very helpful to relieve pain, stress, and induce labor. But be sure you are well informed and prepared before you do anything. Keep you and your baby safe.